Legal and Technical Lead

LEGAL AND TECHNICAL LEAD – PERSONAL INJURY – DARWIN, NT    

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

• Are you looking to make the transition from a Law Firm to a dynamic inhouse role?
• Are you looking for a flexible work life balance?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Legal and Technical Lead based in our Darwin office.

About the role 

You will be responsible for overseeing the management of common law claims and providing technical and strategic advice on complex, high profile and litigated claims.

• Provide specialised support and advice to the TIO MAC business in relation to complex, high profile, litigated NT claims and common law claims.
• Provide instructions to panel solicitors in relation to Tribunal matters and litigated claims.
• Act as an escalation point within the authority matrix to review and provide guidance on claims management decisions.
• Coach and assist TIO MAC staff in relation to complex, high profile litigated NT claims and common law claims
• Oversee the NT legal and common law portfolios to ensure expeditious resolution of claims
• Oversee the performance of the panel solicitors including undertaking reviews as required. Contribute to claim reviews as required to ensure that sound strategies are developed to drive positive outcomes and prevent escalation where possible.

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and industry accreditations, where necessary.
• Experience managing complex legal claims within a heavily regulated related industry
• Experience of working in a customer service role with strong technical knowledge and proven Compulsory Third Party (CTP) experience.

• Ability to make independent as well as collaborative decisions during expected or unexpected situations and then taking responsibility for the consequences of decisions taken.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers